Post-Doctoral Position at KFUPM: KFUPM is offering postdoctoral positions for distinguished careers in various research subjects, including intelligent secure systems, intelligent manufacturing and robotics, communications systems and sensing, advanced materials, renewable energy, and more.
Why Apply?
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a highly ranked elite university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The university is ranked 160th in QS World Rankings and has recently jumped several positions in most of its QS Subject Rankings. The strength and focus of the institution are its Engineering and Sciences programs where degrees at all levels are offered to both locals and international students. The University has recently obtained independent status and has been transforming both its academic and research programs (https://newsletter.kfupm.edu.sa). Several interdisciplinary research centers (IRC) have been planned and currently over 10 centers are available for excellent faculty to affiliate and engage in groundbreaking research.
Postdoc Fellowships in Various Research Subjects at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Designation: Postdoc Fellow
Research Area: In various departments / research centers
Various (Intelligent Secure Systems, Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Communications Systems and Sensing, Advanced Materials, Membranes and Water Security, Smart Mobility and Logistics, Refining and Petrochemicals, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, Macro/Micro-Economics, Business Administration, Management, and Finance)
Location: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree from reputable universities obtained within the last 2-3 years and excellent research records.
Job Description: The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research and may also teach courses per academic year.
| Research Area | Designation | Salary | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Secure Systems | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Communications Systems and Sensing | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Advanced Materials | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Membranes and Water Security | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Smart Mobility and Logistics | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Refining and Petrochemicals | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Nanotechnology | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Renewable Energy | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Macro/Micro-Economics | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Business Administration | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Management | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
| Finance | Postdoc | Up to SAR 12,000 | 1-2 years |
Benefits and Perks:
- Monthly salary of up to SAR 12,000 (duration of 1-2 years)
- Paid annual vacation of 30 days
- Housing allowance of up to SAR 25,000 per year and furnishing of up to SAR 7,500 per year
- Campus medical services
- Access to several campus facilities
- Office space, computing resources, and other benefits
How to Apply: Interested applicants can apply on the official website at https://postdoc.kfupm.edu.sa/.
Steps to follow:
- Visit the page to find the available positions in different Interdisciplinary Research Centers (IRC) (More positions will be added soon)
- Fill online form https://forms.gle/https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesX-ZTGqGvXCWVIDpd7_XcItGr_XLgKO0_efusr0ounyXYaA/viewform?usp=sf_link
- For any enquiries, please send email to postdoc22@kfupm.edu.sa
Based on the initial evaluation, application material will be requested by the Human Resources hiring online system. Before applying on the system, the applicant should secure a mentor at the University working in his area of research.
The application will then be evaluated by the host unit and the decision will be conveyed to the applicant.
Last Date for Apply: 31 December 2023
Application opens: 15 November
Deadline: 31 December
Joint Research Centers (JRCs)
| Name and Link to Website | Link to Vacancies | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| SDAIA-KFUPM JRC for Artificial Intelligence | jrc-ai | jrc-ai@kfupm.edu.sa |
